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Event:
WCF WNF 58: Vanorden vs Boaler
Date: Jun 16, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Flint shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cho keeping moving, preventing Flint from controlling successfully.
Cho not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Flint throws a big right hand that misses.
Cho trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flint throwing strikes but missing.
Flint stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cho is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Flint stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cho swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Flint with a flurry of punches that miss.
Flint is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Flint shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Flint was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Flint misses with the ground and pound.
Flint in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Cho tries to improve position but can't.
Flint misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#T2#
Cho is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Flint working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Flint misses with the ground and pound.#SUB2#
Flint tries for a kimura but Cho is defending well.
Cho is working to avoid the ground and pound but Flint connects with a decent elbow.
Flint tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Cho parries the strikes from Flint easily there. Flint is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cho to escape.
Flint in side control, throwing shots but Cho defends. #T3#
Cho tries to improve position but can't.
Flint landing strikes.
Flint lands an elbow.
Flint looks up at the clock and then as Cho takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Flint smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#ROC2#Cho is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Steve Cho has been cut.
Flint scoring with punches from side control.
Oh Cho is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Flint cracks Cho with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Flint immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Cho is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Flint!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hukkelberry Flint!
A very excited looking Hukkelberry Flint made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WCF 71: Goncalves vs Turunen
Date: May 08, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Rambo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cho is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Cho's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rambo trying to control the action but Cho is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rambo swings around for an armbar but Cho sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rambo's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cho slips nicely into half guard.
Rambo wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Cho wants to pass the guard but Rambo is defending well.
Rambo told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Cho controlling the pace.
Rambo trying to hold on to Cho's head to control him but Cho postures up.
Cho perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cho is thwarting Rambo's attempts to control the position.
Cho controlling the action here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Cho trying to control the action but Rambo is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Rambo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T3##SU2#
Rambo stands up and beckons Cho to his feet.
Rambo throws out a leg kick but Cho moves out of range and Rambo only half commits.
Cho lunges at Rambo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rambo's hand. #TD#
Cho scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rambo is trying to get back to full guard.
Cho content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rambo tries to roll over but Cho keeps him under control.#T4#
Cho controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rambo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rambo.#SUB#
Cho drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rambo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cho has Rambo in his guard.#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cho is pulling down on Rambo's head to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jon Rambo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Rambo with a poor takedown
and Cho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cho checks a leg kick.
Rambo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cho counters with a nice uppercut.
Rambo tries to clinch up but Cho circles away and keeps his distance.
Cho seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rambo tries for a takedown but Cho circles away easily
and Cho counters with a left and a right that stings Rambo.
Steve Cho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Rambo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rambo enables Cho to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rambo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cho might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cho wants to pass the guard but Rambo is keeping the position.
Cho trying to control but Rambo is working from the bottom. #T1#
Cho tries to free his leg and advance position but Rambo is retaining full guard.
Rambo working a defensive guard here.
Cho controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Cho looking to sit in guard and control but Rambo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rambo looking to pass the guard.
Rambo trying to control the position from guard on top but Cho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jon Rambo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rambo wants to pass the guard but Cho is keeping the position.
Rambo trying to control but Cho is working from the bottom.
Cho is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Cho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rambo is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rambo tries for a takedown but Cho circles away easily
and Cho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rambo tries to clinch but Cho moves away
and Cho counters with a leg kick.
Rambo shoots in for a takedown but Cho shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Cho looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rambo keeping full guard, as Cho tries to pass. #T4#
Rambo trying to keep a closed guard but Cho is proving a slippery customer.
Rambo looking for a sweep. Not yet Rambo, not yet.
Cho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rambo can do to turn this around?
Rambo pulls Cho in close to his closed guard and prevents Cho from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rambo controls Cho momentarily but Cho frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Rambo has his foot on Cho's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cho works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Cho dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##TD#
Cho shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rambo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rambo is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Cho controlling Rambo's posture.
Rambo is looking to pass into half guard but Cho pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Cho is in guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cho tries to free his leg and advance position but Rambo is retaining full guard.
Rambo looking to control.
#T1#
Cho wants to control from the top but Rambo keeps moving.
Cho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cho knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rambo on the ground.
Rambo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Rambo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cho wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cho trying to control the position.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cho trying to control the position here.
Rambo stops Cho from standing up.
Rambo wants to control from the top but Cho keeps moving.
Rambo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Cho controls Rambo momentarily but Rambo frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD#
Cho decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Rambo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cho pulls his head out easily.
Cho is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rambo!
Rambo tries to lock up and control but Cho gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cho looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rambo tries to hold on but Cho pushes him away. #T4#
Cho content just to control the position here.
Cho wants to control the pace but Rambo is squirming around nicely.
Cho controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rambo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Cho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cho has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Cho!
Steve Cho decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WCF 64: Wolf vs Sausagestrong
Date: Mar 20, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Cho gets tackled into the cage by Somchai. Somchai maintains the clinch. #BC#
Somchai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Somchai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cho has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Somchai scores with a spinning back kick!
Cho shoots in but no luck this time.
Cho scores with a hook to the body. Somchai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cho throws an overhand right that lands on Somchai's shoulder, as Somchai tries to avoid the shot.
Somchai plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Somchai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cho throws a counter combo.
Chakree Somchai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Somchai throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cho's head.
A cross from Somchai lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Somchai.
Somchai misses with a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Cho misses.#T1#
Somchai throws a head kick that misses
and Cho counters with a nice uppercut.
Cho fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Somchai misses with a wild body shot.
Cho throws a big counter head kick but Somchai avoids it with no problem.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cho.
Chakree Somchai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Cho.#CL#
Somchai has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cho controlling the action here for a moment.
Cho has Somchai pushed against the cage.#T2##BC#
Somchai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've been told by Somchai's head coaches at Viking Bizorkers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cho misses with a takedown attempt - Somchai sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Somchai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cho on the side of the head.
Somchai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Somchai throws a combination that misses
and Cho counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cho shoots in but no luck this time.
Cho takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That kick from Somchai tenderised Cho's leg. Cho is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Somchai scores with a leg kick.
Somchai scores with a nice body kick.
Somchai throws a sloppy head kick
and Cho counters with a head kick.
Somchai misses with a series of wild punches.
Somchai throws a head kick that misses.
Somchai throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cho's head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Somchai.
Cho unleashes a big counter combination but Somchai bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Somchai throws a head kick that misses
enabling Cho to counter with a crisp jab.
Somchai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cho.
Somchai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Somchai throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Somchai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Somchai lands a nice shot that snaps Cho's head back.
Cho swats away the attempt to clinch by Somchai.
Some wild striking there from Somchai.
Somchai tries to clinch but Cho moves out of range.
Cho avoids the head kick by Somchai.
Cho appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Somchai misses with a kick to the body.
Cho lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A low kick lands for Somchai.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chakree Somchai dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Somchai catches Cho with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Somchai throws a low kick but Cho avoids it.
Somchai throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Somchai was well out of range. Poor timing from Cho.
Cho lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Somchai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Somchai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cho throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Somchai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Somchai.
Cho looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Somchai with a nice cross.
Cho blocks the body kick.
Cho shoots in but no luck this time.
Somchai throws a quick counter head kick but Cho was just out of range.
Somchai delivers a nice body kick.
Somchai tries to clinch up but Cho circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Cho was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Somchai looks to land a body kick but Cho moved away.
Cho unleashes a big counter combination but Somchai bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cho avoids the head kick by Somchai.
Cho swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A head kick by Cho misses
and Somchai counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Cho is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Somchai keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cho throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Somchai is looking to clinch.
Somchai scores with a jab.
Somchai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cho can do to turn this around?
The fight stays on the outside here - Somchai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cho unleashes a big counter combination but Somchai bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Somchai throws a head kick that Cho semi-blocks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Somchai throws a head kick that half lands.
A big left from Cho misses.
Somchai scores with a spinning back kick!
Decent striking displayed by Somchai there.
Chakree Somchai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Somchai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T3#
Cho takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Somchai looks to clinch
and Cho counters with a straight right hand.
Cho lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cho.
Somchai tries a head kick but it misses.
Somchai throws a body punch but Cho moves out of range.
Somchai scores with a head kick.
Somchai scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cho has a takedown stuffed.
Somchai walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cho checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T4#
Somchai throws a head kick that misses.
Cho misses the jab.
And Somchai counters with a quick kick to the body but Cho blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Somchai rushes Cho and presses him up against the cage.
Somchai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Somchai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Steve Cho has been cut.
Cho can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Somchai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Somchai throws a good cross that connects.
Somchai misses with a double jab
and Somchai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chakree Somchai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steve Cho's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Somchai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Somchai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A lazy body kick from Somchai
and Cho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Somchai fakes the leg kick and cracks Cho in the body.
Cho lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Somchai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cho moves out of range as Somchai strikes.
Cho connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cho has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Somchai.
Somchai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Somchai throws a head kick but Cho moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Somchai misses the body punch
and Cho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Somchai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cho throws out the jab.
Somchai connects with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Somchai.
Somchai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cho swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No joy there for Cho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cho shoots for a double leg takedown but Somchai sprawls well. He's pushed Cho's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cho misses with a series of wild punches.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Somchai.
Chakree Somchai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Cho moves out of range of the body kick.#TD2#
Cho shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Somchai is trying to defend but Cho finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Somchai gets full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Somchai is pulling down on Cho's head to control his posture.
Cho trying to control the position from guard on top but Somchai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Somchai holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Cho is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Somchai wants to stand but Cho is controlling the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Somchai working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Somchai stuffs the takedown attempt from Cho. Cho gets slowly back to his feet. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL#
Cho gets tackled into the cage by Somchai. Somchai maintains the clinch. #BC#
Somchai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cho fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chakree Somchai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Cho.
Somchai throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Steve Cho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Somchai thows a body kick. Cho tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A slapping body kick lands there for Somchai.
Somchai wants to clinch
and Cho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Somchai drives through and clinches with Cho against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chakree Somchai.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Somchai, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chakree Somchai!
A relieved looking Chakree Somchai thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 40: High Heat in Hilo
Date: Feb 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Cho throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cho's waist but Cho gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side. #TD#
Silva bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Silva working the ground and pound but Cho is defending the strikes. #SUB#
Silva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cho, who protects the arm well.
Silva happy to just control the position for now.
Silva seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cho for as long as he can get away with.
Silva will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva with the ground and pound but Cho regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #T1#
Silva scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cho told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Cho avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Silva. #SUB#
Silva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cho has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Cho reverses the position - he's now on top in Silva's guard.
Cho stops Silva from standing up.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Cho tries to stand but Silva is controlling from the bottom.
Silva is trying to control the position but Cho postures up.
Cho controls from within his opponent's guard.
Silva is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Cho dives into side control.
#T3#
Cho controlling from side mount.
Cho really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU2#
Cho stands up and beckons Silva to his feet.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cho sprawls well. Cho wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cho as he avoids it easily.
Cho throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eder Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva goes for a double leg but Cho avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cho continues to drive forward.
Cho unleashes a big counter combination but Silva bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silva is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cho is defending well.#BC2#
Cho breaks the clinch.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cho as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Silva closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Silva lands in his opponent's guard.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva trying to pass the guard but Cho defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Cho dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD#
Silva gets a double leg takedown into Cho's guard.
Silva showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Cho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Silva trying to control the action but Cho is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Cho is looking to regain half guard here but Silva keeps moving and retains side control.
Cho can't do much from the bottom here.
Silva in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cho can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cho can't do much from the bottom here.
Cho is not content to let Silva control the position. #SUB#
Silva looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Cho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cho regains half guard there - taking advantage of Silva's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Silva wants to take a breather but Cho is having none of it.
Cho is trying to stand.
Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cho's head.
Cho trying to control here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cho tries to kick Silva off but Silva keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##TD#
Silva closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cho to the mat! Cho manages to get full guard.
Cho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cho keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Cho working a defensive guard here.
Cho wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
Cho keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Cho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Silva tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cho defends well and Silva ends up having to push Cho into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cho prevents a takedown attempt there.
Silva tries to score a body lock takedown but Cho shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eder Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Silva has Cho pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Silva pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Cho tumbling to the mat - Silva dives into Cho's guard.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Cho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eder Silva dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Silva fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cho sprawls well initially but Silva persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Silva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cho is just riding it out for now. Silva eventually gives up the hold.
Silva is trying to control. Cho wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Silva is looking for a kimura but Cho is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Silva to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cho is looking to escape.
Silva is looking to advance position but Cho won't allow it.
Silva is trying to control the action in half guard but Cho is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Cho won't allow Silva to pass to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Silva in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Silva shoots and misses
and Cho counters with a straight right hand.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Cho.
Cho defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Silva.
Cho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silva shoots in but Cho avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eder Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Cho on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Silva on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cho stuffs the takedown.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Cho sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cho let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cho.
Nice takedown defense from Cho. No joy for Silva on that attempt. #T3#
Silva tries for a takedown but Cho sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cho lands a head kick. Silva smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cho fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva.
Cho looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Cho scores with a sloppy right hand. Silva should have avoided that one.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Cho looks like he wants to counter punch here.#KD2#
Cho cracks Silva with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Cho has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Silva to stand back up!#ROC2#Silva is rocked!#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
and Cho counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Silva! He's just covering up as Cho starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Cho!
Our winner, Steve Cho, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Eder Silva had this to say: 'I'll be back !!'. |
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Event:
WCF 53: Bardia vs Sanders
Date: Jan 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Cho slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Cho is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
A nice side step and Cho releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jackson misses with a hook
and Cho counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cho takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jackson lands with a cross.
Good standup being displayed there by Jackson as he connects with a hook.
Cho cracks a nice hook into Jackson's ribs.
Cho misses with a low kick as Jackson jumps back.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson thows a leg kick but Cho checks it
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cho misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Jackson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Cho misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson slips a straight right by Cho.
Cho avoids a kick to the body.
Cho is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've been told by Jackson's head coaches at Deep waters that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Cho.
Jackson connects with a solid leg kick.
Demarcus Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Cho counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cho is able to avoid easily.
Cho looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jackson misses with a right hand
and Cho counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cho lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cho stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jackson.
Cho changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Jackson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cho's sensitive parts.
Cho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cho is looking for the big counter here.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cho ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Cho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cho blocks a jab.
Jackson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Cho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cho dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Jackson throws a head kick but Cho moves out of range.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cho lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T3#
Cho misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cho takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cho moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cho avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Cho.
Cho thows a left - swing and a miss!
That kick from Jackson tenderised Cho's leg. Cho is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cho fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T4#
Jackson misses with a double jab
and Cho counters with a two punch combo.
A low kick from Jackson misses
and Cho counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Cho takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cho lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cho throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Demarcus Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cho counters with a left to the body.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Jackson connects with a solid leg kick.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cho.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cho throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cho throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jackson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cho throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Cho darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jackson misses with a hook
and Cho counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cho counters with a stiff right hand.
Demarcus Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jackson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Demarcus Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cho misses with a head kick.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Jackson lands with a straight right. Cho didn't see that one coming.
Decent striking displayed by Cho there.
Cho takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cho counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jackson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jackson throws a body punch but Cho moves out of range.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Cho ducks down to avoid it.
Cho raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Cho lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cho.
Cho uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jackson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#It looks like Steve Cho has been cut.
Cho tries to move into range but Jackson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
No joy there for Cho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cho!
#T3#
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cho circles away quickly and effectively.
Cho unleashes a big counter combination but Jackson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jackson throws a leg kick
and Cho counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson throws out a leg kick but Cho moves out of range and Jackson only half commits.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Cho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson misses with an uppercut
letting Cho counter with a right hand.
Cho sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cho blocks a jab.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jackson.
#T4#
A big right from Cho misses.
Jackson misses with a jab to the body
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jackson slips a straight right by Cho.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cho throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson throws a big counter combination but Cho scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jackson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Jackson misses with a leg kick
and Cho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson feints and then cracks Cho's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cho down.
Jackson catches Cho with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Demarcus Jackson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Steve Cho's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Jackson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Cho avoids nicely.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Cho sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jackson misses with a combination
and Cho makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cho fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Cho counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cho avoids a punch combination nicely.
As Jackson backs off Cho throws a huge counter combo but Jackson manages to avoid it all.
Cho's corner calls for a 1-2. Cho obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Cho moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
and Cho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cho lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jackson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cho takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Jackson throws the left hand but Cho avoids the punch easily.
Cho unleashes a big counter combination but Jackson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jackson lands with a slapping head kick.
Jackson throws a low kick, looking for Cho's leg but Cho calmly moves out of range. #T2#
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cho swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Cho's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cho feints a jab promting Jackson to slip. Cho then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jackson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jackson lands with a cross.
No joy there for Cho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jackson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
Jackson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Despite the aggression on Cho's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cho misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson with a jab.
Cho misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Cho is looking for the big counter here.
Jackson tries to work over Cho's front leg with a kick but Cho checks it.
Cho misses with a wild body shot.
As Cho looks to move away, Jackson throws a big counter combo but Cho just gets out of the way.
Jackson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A clash of legs there as Cho blocks the low kick.
Cho looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T4#
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cho counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Cho is looking for the big counter here.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Decent striking displayed by Cho there.
Jackson misses with a right hand
and Cho counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steve Cho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left and a right from Cho both land. Nice combination.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cho counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Demarcus Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#ROC2#Jackson is rocked!
Cho throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cho moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Cho misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Cho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jackson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Demarcus Jackson!
An out of breath Demarcus Jackson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
WCF 48: Anderson vs Camara
Date: Nov 28, 2020 |
#R1#
Bremner throws a lazy uppercut
and Cho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bremner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cho lands an overhand right.
Jaxon Bremner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bremner defending well as Cho loads up on a big left hand.
Bremner attempts a counter takedown but Cho avoids it well and moves away.
Bremner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cho moves away.#TD#
Bremner feints and as Cho raises his hands in defense, Bremner changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cho wants to get back to his feet but Bremner is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bremner is stalling in the full guard.
Bremner's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Bremner passes into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cho can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Bremner wants to advance to full mount but Cho doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Cho really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bremner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cho can't keep his opponent in guard - Bremner advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Bremner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cho doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bremner.
Bremner is pressing down on Cho's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cho is holding on for now. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Bremner looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bremner works his way into side control.
Cho stops Bremner from passing to mount.
Cho manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bremner's best efforts.#T3#
Bremner controlling the action here.
Cho felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Cho is trying to stand up here but Bremner is controlling him well.
Bremner wants to free his trapped foot but Cho is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cho is trying to stand.
Bremner stalling. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bremner has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cho gets back to half guard.
Bremner moves nicely into side control.
Bremner trying to control the action but Cho is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Bremner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaxon Bremner dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bremner misses with an uppercut.
Cho is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cho works Bremner's body with a nice hook.
Cho gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bremner throws a sloppy body shot
and Cho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bremner looks to score with a jab to the body but Cho is just out of range.
A nice side step and Cho releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bremner misses the body punch
and Cho counters with a nice uppercut.
Bremner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cho moves away.
Cho is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bremner with a body shot.
Bremner swings widly with a right hand
and Bremner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cho throws a right and a left that Bremner avoids nicely.
Bremner throws a lazy uppercut
and Cho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bremner throws a right hand that Cho ducks under and follows up with a left that Cho also avoids with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bremner swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cho counters with a stiff right hand.
Cho takes a swing at Bremner's ribcage but misses.
Bremner cracks a nice hook into Cho's ribs.
Bremner swings for the body but Cho moves out of range.
#T1#
Bremner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bremner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bremner swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cho.
Bremner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Steve Cho has been cut.
Cho swinging wildly here.
Steve Cho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cho avoids the body shot from Bremner.
Cho appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bremner swings for the body but Cho moves out of range.
Steve Cho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cho scores with a punch to the head.
Cho throws a series of punches but Bremner moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Cho. No joy for Bremner on that attempt.
Bremner throws a poor cross that misses
and Cho counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bremner misses with a body shot
and Cho counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bremner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bremner throws a shot to the body.
Steve Cho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cho slips under a jab from Bremner.#T2#
Cho scores with a punch to the head.
Cho slips under a jab from Bremner.
Bremner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cho manages to avoid it.
Bremner misses with a hook to the body
and Cho counters with a straight right hand.
Bremner throws a body shot but no joy.
Bremner misses with a combination
and Cho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bremner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bremner.
Bremner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A right-left combo lands from Cho.
Cho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bremner was well out of range. Poor timing from Cho.
Bremner misses with a body shot
letting Cho counter with a right hand.
Bremner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Bremner throws a big shot that misses.
Bremner slips a straight right by Cho.#TD#
Cho gets caught flat footed, as Bremner shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cho can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bremner controls the pace.
Cho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bremner is one step ahead there.
Cho trying to control the position.
Bremner pushing down on Cho's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
Bremner wants to free his trapped foot but Cho is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bremner is working hard here to advance position.
Cho trying to control here.
Cho looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bremner is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bremner wants to free his trapped foot but Cho is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Cho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steve Cho's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Bremner shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cho sprawls well. Cho wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bremner gets slowly back to his feet.
Cho looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cho misses with the combination.
Cho moves away from the strike by Bremner.
Bremner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cho counters with a nice uppercut.
Bremner swings for the body but Cho moves out of range.
Cho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bremner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bremner throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cho counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bremner throws a poor cross that misses
letting Cho counter with a right hand.
Bremner misses with a left hand
and Bremner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bremner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bremner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cho stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Bremner misses with a takedown attempt
and Cho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaxon Bremner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A cross from Cho lands.
Cho throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bremner takes a swing at Cho's ribcage but misses.
Cho might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Cho misses the shot to the body.
Cho throws a jab but it's blocked by Bremner.
Cho throws a leg kick but Bremner sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bremner fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bremner looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bremner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bremner throws a hook but Cho blocks it.
Bremner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cho.
#T2#
Bremner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the body from Bremner misses
and Cho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bremner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bremner blocks a head kick by Cho.
Bremner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bremner swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cho counters with a stiff right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bremner misses with a takedown attempt
and Cho counters with a left and a right that stings Bremner.
Bremner is looking to wear down Cho with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bremner misses with a wild body shot.
Cho is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bremner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bremner.
Cho is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bremner with a body shot.
Bremner misses with a left hand
and Cho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bremner throws a shot to the body.
Bremner misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Bremner misses with an uppercut.
Cho lands with a cross.
Bremner throws a body punch but Cho moves out of range.
Cho defending well as Bremner loads up on a big left hand.
Bremner takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bremner swings for the body but Cho moves out of range.
As Bremner backs off Cho throws a huge counter combo but Bremner manages to avoid it all.
Cho scores with a body shot.
Cho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bremner misses with a hook.
Bremner just misses with a punch to the body.
Cho lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bremner at a distance.
Bremner has his takedown stuffed
and Cho counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bremner has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cho ducks under a wild hook from Bremner.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bremner digs a good hook to Cho's body.
Bremner fails to land the takedown.
Cho unleashes a big counter combination but Bremner bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bremner misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bremner misses with a hook
enabling Cho to counter with a crisp jab.
Bremner misses with a looping left.
No joy there for Cho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bremner misses with a lunging right hand
and Cho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bremner throws a series of punches but Cho moves out of range. #TD#
Bremner drives through with a takedown into Cho's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bremner sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cho trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Cho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cho has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Cho!
After the big win, Steve Cho made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors KOMBAT KLOTHING and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
WCF 44: White Jr vs Bremner
Date: Oct 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexander moves in looking to clinch but Cho pushes him off.
It looked like Cho was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cho checks a leg kick nicely.
Alexander tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cho counters with a one-two to the body.
Cho keeps the fight on the outside.
Cho swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cho fails to land with a series of punches.
Alexander is looking for the big counter here.
Alexander misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alexander.
Alexander takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Alexander moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Alexander with a hook.
Alexander tries to close the distance and clinch but Cho swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cho keeps the fight on the outside.
Cho went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Alexander looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Alexander tries to clinch up
and Cho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1##CL2#
Alexander has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alexander tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alexander missing with knees to the body.
Alexander misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cho.
#BC#
Cho breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cho swats away the attempt to clinch by Alexander.
Cho fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alexander is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Alexander gets a clinch.
Alexander lands a nice knee to the body.
Alexander tries to throw a body punch but Cho avoids it by throwing Alexander back against the cage.
Cho managing to block the knees to the body from Alexander.
A right handed body shot lands from Alexander.
#T2#
Alexander can't find room to land a body shot as Cho controls the action.
Alexander has a couple of punches blocked by Cho.
Alexander lands a good knee to the midsection. Cho won't want to take too many of those.
Alexander missing with knees to the body.
Alexander trying to land knees to the body.
Alexander trying to land knees to the body.
Cho wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cho blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cho.
Cho blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Cho breaks from the clinch.
Alexander wants to clinch.#T3#
Alexander throws a jab but it's blocked by Cho.
Alexander tries to clinch but Cho is having none of it. #CL2#
Alexander clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Cho breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Alexander closes the distance and clinches.
Alexander trying to land knees to the body.
Cho is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Alexander is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cho is defending well for now.#BC#
Cho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cho swats away the attempt to clinch by Alexander.#T4#
Alexander looks to clinch
and Cho counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alexander thinking.
Cho scores with a punch to the head.
Alexander tries to clinch but Cho moves away
and Cho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alexander misses with a combination
and Cho counters with a straight right hand.
Cho goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexander tries to clinch up
and Cho counters with a big right hand! Oh Alexander is in trouble here! Cho follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Cho!
Steve Cho very nearly forgot to thank KOMBAT KLOTHING amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Tyson Alexander spoke after the fight, saying 'I was not on my A game today. He was better tonight. Lets run it back!!'. |
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Event:
WCF 38.5: White Jr vs Anderson
Date: Sep 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Purcell.
Cho throws a big counter combination but Purcell scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Purcell is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cho misses with a few strikes there.
Purcell misses with a left hand
enabling Cho to counter with a crisp jab.
Cho misses with a hook. Purcell ducked under it nicely.
Donk. Cho catches Purcell right on the button with a cross.
Cho seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Purcell throws a lazy body kick
and Cho counters with a left and a right that stings Purcell.
Cho misses with a leg kick.
Cho slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Purcell wants to clinch.
Cho appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Purcell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Purcell misses with a looping right.
Purcell swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1#
Cho lands a jab to the nose.
Purcell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cho was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Purcell thows a leg kick but Cho checks it
and Cho counters with a series of strikes. Purcell will be more careful next time no doubt.
Purcell darts in looking for a takedown but Cho gets double underhooks and turns Purcell into the cage.
Purcell misses with a wild body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Cho misses its target.
Purcell fails with the takedown
and Cho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Purcell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cho feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Purcell throws a right hand that misses
and Cho counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Purcell.
A jab from Purcell misses. #CL2#
Purcell closes the distance and pushes Cho back into the cage.
Purcell misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Purcell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Purcell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Purcell misses with a body punch.
Purcell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Purcell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Purcell is trying to drag Cho to the mat but Cho just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Steve Cho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Purcell.
Purcell tries to pull guard but Cho holds him up against the cage and eventually Purcell drops back down to his feet.
Cho is trying to push Purcell away but Purcell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cho blocks the elbow strike.
Purcell throws a head punch that misses.
Purcell tries to score a body lock takedown but Cho shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T3#
Purcell swings wildly with an uppercut but Cho uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Cho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Purcell misses with the body kick
enabling Cho to counter with a crisp jab.
Cho shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cho lands a nice shot that snaps Purcell's head back.
Cho gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A low kick from Purcell is predictable there
and Purcell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cho misses with a head kick.
Purcell misses with a hook
and Cho counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Purcell misses with the body kick
and Cho counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cho lands with a nice body punch.
Purcell misses with a looping left.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Purcell throws a body kick that misses
and Cho counters with a three punch combo that has Purcell backing up. Purcell nods at Cho to acknowledge the strikes.
Purcell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cho throws a right and a left that both miss.
Purcell closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cho counters with a series of strikes. Purcell will be more careful next time no doubt.
Purcell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Cho counter with a right hand.
Cho throws a body shot but no joy.
Purcell closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cho counters with a nice body shot.
Cho staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Cho dominated that round.
That's time! Cho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Cho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Purcell fails with the takedown.
A lazy body kick from Purcell
and Cho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big right from Cho misses.
Cho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Purcell.
A big left from Cho misses.
Purcell drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cho defends it well.
Purcell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cho throws a right hand that misses
and Purcell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cho slips under a jab.
A big right from Purcell misses.
Purcell misses with a hook
and Cho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Purcell tries a head kick but it misses.
Purcell tries to clinch up
and Cho counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Steve Cho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cho lands with a nice combination. Purcell backs away looking to recover.
Cho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Purcell can do to turn this around?
Cho lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Purcell throws a leg kick but Cho checks it.
Cho swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Purcell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Purcell is looking to clinch but Cho is avoiding it.
Cho is looking for a counter combo.
Cho sizes up Purcell with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cho ducks under a wild hook from Purcell.
Purcell misses with a kick to the body
and Cho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cho fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Purcell tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2#
A low kick from Purcell misses
and Cho counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Purcell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cho.
A swing and a miss from Purcell.
A counter left hand to the body from Cho misses its target.
Purcell loads up on a big right hand but Cho slips the punch.
Purcell throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Cho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Justin Purcell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Purcell misses with a right hand
and Cho counters with a nice uppercut.
Cho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Purcell.
Cho swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Purcell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cho was well out of range. Poor timing from Purcell.
Steve Cho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Purcell misses its intended target.
Purcell lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cho will feel that in the morning.#T3#
Purcell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Purcell misses with a looping left.
Purcell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cho makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Purcell tries to clinch
and Cho counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cho lands a nice shot that snaps Purcell's head back.
Cho throws a hook to the side of Purcell's head but Purcell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Purcell closes the distance looking to clinch
and Purcell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Purcell throws an off balance right hand
and Cho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Purcell throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cho counters with a series of strikes. Purcell will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice cross by Cho.
Cho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Purcell keeps Cho at a distance using the push kick.
Purcell dives in for a single leg takedown but Cho sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A counter left hand to the body from Cho misses its target.
Steve Cho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Purcell.
Purcell swings widly with a right hand
letting Cho counter with a right hand.
Cho connects with a jab.
Purcell is looking to score with low kicks.
Purcell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cho throws a big counter combination but Purcell scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Purcell shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Cho dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Purcell misses with a takedown attempt - Cho sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Cho was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Purcell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A nice combination there by Purcell.
Cho misses with a jab, cross combination.
Purcell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Purcell misses the body punch
and Cho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cho misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cho punishes Purcell's body with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Cho misses the target.
And Purcell tries to counter it with a takedown but Cho pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cho throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Purcell.#T1#
Purcell throws an off balance right hand
and Cho counters with a stiff right hand.
Purcell misses with a hook. Cho ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Cho was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Purcell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Purcell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Purcell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Purcell throws a poor cross that misses
and Cho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cho comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Purcell swings widly with a right hand
and Cho counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Purcell looks for the body kick but Cho saw that one coming.
Cho looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Purcell misses with a few strikes there.
Cho is looking to counter punch.
Purcell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cho is looking for a counter combo.
Purcell throws a jab when Cho was well out of range.
It looked like Cho was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Purcell misses with a lunging right hand
letting Cho counter with a right hand.
Justin Purcell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steve Cho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Purcell throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Cho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Purcell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Purcell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cho avoids it really well and circles away.
Cho fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cho lands a glancing blow to the side of Purcell's head.
Cho avoids a kick to the body.
Purcell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cho moves away.
A quick step to the side and Cho tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cho scores with a jab. Purcell acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Purcell misses with a low kick.
Purcell wants to clinch.
Cho went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Purcell misses with a hook
and Cho counters with a stiff right hand.
Cho throws a right hand that Purcell ducks under and follows up with a left that Purcell also avoids with ease.
Cho misses with a head kick.
Cho attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Purcell throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Cho to counter with a crisp jab.
Purcell dives in and grabs Cho's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cho pushes down on Purcell's head and hops out.
Cho went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Steve Cho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Purcell.
Cho moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cho checks a leg kick. #T4#
Purcell shoots in for a takedown but Cho shows good takedown defense.
Cho went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Purcell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cho misses with a double jab.
Purcell misses with a takedown
and Cho counters with a straight right hand.
Purcell looks to land a body kick but Cho moved away.
Purcell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Purcell throws a leg kick
and Cho counters with a series of strikes. Purcell will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cho lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Purcell lands with a kick to the temple. Cho shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Purcell misses with a right hand
letting Cho counter with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Cho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cho, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Cho!
A very excited looking Steve Cho made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WCF 34: White vs Farrokhzad 2
Date: Aug 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cho sizes up Fafa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cho blocks a head kick by Fafa.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fafa. Cho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body punch from Fafa.
Fafa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fafa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fafa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Decent striking displayed by Fafa there.
Cho takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The fighters circling - Cho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fafa misses with a two punch combination.
Fafa misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fafa.
Cho misses with an uppercut. Fafa saw that one coming.#T1#
Fafa moves out of range as Cho strikes.
Cho moves out of range as Fafa strikes.
Cho appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cho takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cho scores with a body shot.
Fafa looks to land a combination. Cho sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cho with a nice cross.
Cho lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fafa circles away quickly and effectively.
Fafa throws a combination that misses
and Cho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fafa.
Fafa throws a series of punches but Cho avoids them all with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Cho on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fafa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cho.
It looked like Cho was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cho gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fafa.
Cho avoids the body shot from Fafa.
#T2#
Fafa misses with a combination
and Cho counters with a left and a right that stings Fafa.
Fafa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cho counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fafa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fafa misses with a two punch combination.
Fafa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fafa swings for the body but Cho moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fafa!
Fafa moves out of range as Cho strikes.
Fafa swings for the body but Cho moves out of range.
Fafa throws a body punch but Cho moves out of range. #T3#
Fafa checks a leg kick.
Fafa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cho rather than just go for the knockout.
Fafa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cho is looking to counter punch.
Cho clobbers Fafa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cho is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A right-left combo lands from Cho.
Cho slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Fafa.
Cho gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fafa.
Fafa lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cho takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#ROC2#Cho is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD2#
Fafa lands a big right hand that sends Cho crashing to the mat! Fafa stays standing though and waves Cho back to his feet!
Oh Cho is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#It looks like Steve Cho has been cut.
Fafa thumps Cho with a low kick.
Fafa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cho circles away quickly and effectively.
Cho swinging wildly here.
#T4#
Fafa is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Cho flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Cho is out cold! Fafa holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeff Fafa! |
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Event:
WCF 30: Sausagestrong vs Li
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Cho.
Leopold avoids the body shot from Cho.
Leopold throws a right hand that Cho ducks under and follows up with a left that Cho also avoids with ease.
Cho is looking for the big counter here.
Leopold misses with a double jab.
Cho throws a nice looking combination but Leopold bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cho misses with a left hand
and Leopold counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cho lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Corbin Leopold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leopold checks a leg kick.#CL#
Leopold has Cho up against the cage in a clinch.
Leopold tries to work over Cho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leopold scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Leopold is struggling to control the position.
Leopold presses Cho against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1##BC2#
Cho breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Leopold instigates a clinch.
Leopold lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Leopold struggles to land a body shot inside as Cho controls his hands.
Leopold is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Leopold misses with a punch to the body.
Leopold lands a right hand.
Cho is trying to break free.
Leopold tries to work over Cho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leopold misses with a body punch.
I was talking to Leopold's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T2#
Leopold slows down the pace here.
Cho's coach down at MMA Dojo (Top Gym in Tokyo*) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cho's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Leopold misses with a punch to the body.
Cho working hard to break the clinch.
Leopold tries to throw a body punch but Cho avoids it by throwing Leopold back against the cage.
Leopold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cho prevents a body shot from Leopold.
A short body shot lands from Leopold as the two fighters clinch.
Leopold can't find room to land a body shot as Cho controls the action.
Leopold leaning his opponent against the cage.
Leopold effectively controlling the action here.#T3#
Cho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leopold controlling the action here for a moment.
Leopold avoiding damage.
Leopold's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Leopold gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Corbin Leopold.#CL#
Leopold rushes Cho and presses him up against the cage.
Leopold can't find room to land a body shot as Cho controls the action.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee calls for Leopold to work.
Leopold working aggressively here.
Leopold works on Cho's body with a couple of short punches.
Cho tries to circle away but Leopold has him pinned against the cage.
Leopold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leopold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Come on Leopold - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nice body punch from Leopold.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leopold throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chos head.
Leopold lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cho backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corbin Leopold dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Leopold throws a body punch but Cho moves out of range.
Leopold connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Leopold gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Leopold has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Leopold lands a shoulder strike.
Leopold keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cho's efforts to push away.
Cho wants to get back to striking at distance but Leopold won't allow it.
Cho wants to break the clinch but can't.
Leopold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leopold is pushing Cho up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Leopold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Leopold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Leopold - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Leopold working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Leopold.
Leopold struggles to land a body shot inside as Cho controls his hands.
Leopold lands with a left to the head.
Leopold lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Leopold scores with a shoulder strike.
Leopold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cho is trying to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Leopold. #T2#
Leopold works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Leopold working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Leopold stalling in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Leopold takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Leopold for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Cho prevents a body shot from Leopold.
Leopold is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cho can do to turn this around?
Cho tries to break free but Leopold pushes him back against the cage.
Cho tries to break free but Leopold pushes him back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Leopold.
A right hand to the body from Leopold.
Leopold tries a body shot but Cho blocks it.
Cho is looking to break free of the clinch but Leopold has double underhooks. #T3#
Leopold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Leopold avoiding damage.
Leopold working aggressively here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Leopold tries to throw a body punch but Cho avoids it by throwing Leopold back against the cage.
Come on Leopold - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Leopold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Leopold.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Corbin Leopold.#CL#
Leopold moves into the clinch.
Leopold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cho's elbow.
Cho wants to get back to striking at distance but Leopold won't allow it.
Leopold throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Leopold keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cho's efforts to push away.
Leopold struggles to land a body shot inside as Cho controls his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leopold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leopold works on Cho's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corbin Leopold dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Cho throws out a loose jab but Leopold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leopold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cho.
#CL#
Leopold moves into the clinch.
Leopold taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Leopold creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Leopold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cho's elbow.
Leopold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leopold lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Leopold can't find room to land a body shot as Cho controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cho is trying to maintain a safe position but Leopold gets an underhook and turns Cho into the cage.
Leopold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Leopold scores with a nice short uppercut.
Leopold misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Leopold effectively controlling the action here.
Cho is looking to break free of the clinch but Leopold has double underhooks.
Leopold effectively controlling the action here.
Leopold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leopold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leopold lands with a light punch inside.
Leopold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cho has had enough of the clinch but Leopold keeps him there for the moment.
Leopold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leopold lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cho backwards. #T2#
Leopold stalling against the cage.
Leopold tries to throw a body punch but Cho avoids it by throwing Leopold back against the cage.
Leopold lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leopold tries to work over Cho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leopold lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Leopold scores with a nice short uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Leopold scores with a hook to the body.
Leopold can't find room to land a body shot as Cho controls the action.
#T3#
Cho is trying to break the clinch but Leopold is controlling him.
Leopold tries a body shot but Cho blocks it.
Leopold lands with a light punch inside.
Come on Leopold - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Leopold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leopold misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Leopold.
Leopold lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Leopold has Cho pressed against the cage, preventing Cho from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Leopold leaning against his opponent.
#T4#
Leopold misses with a body punch.
Leopold controlling the action here for a moment.
Leopold lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Leopold slows down the pace here.
Steve Cho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leopold misses with a body punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leopold misses with a punch to the body.
Cho wants to break the clinch but can't.
Corbin Leopold is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cho is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corbin Leopold showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Leopold, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:25
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corbin Leopold! |
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Event:
WCF 26: Hradek vs Tyson
Date: Jun 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cho just misses with a punch to the body.
Cho fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cho misses with a hook.
Khumpai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cho.
Khumpai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Khumpai takes one on the button.
Good work by Cho as he checks the leg kick.
Khumpai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Khumpai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stalling in the clinch from Khumpai.
Khumpai tries to land a knee to the head but Cho blocks with his arms.
Khumpai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Khumpai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khumpai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khumpai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khumpai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cho blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cho is trying to break the clinch but Khumpai has him pressed against the cage.
Cho tries to circle away but Khumpai has him pinned against the cage.
Khumpai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cho's elbow.
Cho displaying some good clinch control by pressing Khumpai up against the cage.
Khumpai misses with some punches.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cho is trying to break the clinch but Khumpai is controlling him.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cho is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cho has had enough of the clinch but Khumpai keeps him there for the moment.
Khumpai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khumpai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khumpai tries to throw a body punch but Cho avoids it by throwing Khumpai back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Cho's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cho wants to get back to striking at distance but Khumpai won't allow it.
Khumpai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khumpai tries to stall but Cho uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T3#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Khumpai takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Khumpai throws a head punch that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Khumpai - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Khumpai stalling the fight.
Cho is looking to break free of the clinch but Khumpai has double underhooks.
Khumpai is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pann Khumpai.
Cho paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Khumpai tries to clinch but Cho is having none of it. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4#
Cho can't break the clinch.
Khumpai tries a body shot but Cho blocks it.
Cho has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Khumpai seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cho can turn it around.
Khumpai keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cho's efforts to push away.
Khumpai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cho wants to get back to striking at distance but Khumpai won't allow it.
Khumpai prevents Cho from breaking the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Khumpai.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khumpai misses with a body punch.
Cho has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Khumpai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pann Khumpai will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Cho lands a jab-cross combination.
Khumpai tries to clinch up but Cho circles away and keeps his distance.
We've been told by Khumpai's head coaches at Finch Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Khumpai loads up on a big right hand but Cho slips the punch.
Khumpai takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Khumpai tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Cho counter with a right hand.
Khumpai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Khumpai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cho circles away from the clinch attempt.
It seemed like Cho was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cho throws a hook but Khumpai avoids it easily.
Khumpai went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Donk. Cho catches Khumpai right on the button with a cross.
Cho lands a glancing blow to the side of Khumpai's head.#T1#
Khumpai tries to close the distance and clinch but Cho swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cho keeps the fight on the outside.
Cho bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Khumpai's head backwards.
Cho misses with a two punch combination.
Khumpai went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Khumpai slips a jab from Cho.
Khumpai throws a counter high kick but Cho was just alert enough to avoid it.
Khumpai moves to clinch but Cho breaks away
and Cho counters with a stiff right hand.
Pann Khumpai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Khumpai doesn't manage to clinch there - Cho circles away.
Cho misses with a low kick.
Cho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Khumpai. #T2#
Khumpai's corner calls for a 1-2. Khumpai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Khumpai - that will leave a mark!
Cho moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Khumpai tries to clinch but Cho is having none of it.
Khumpai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cho paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cho let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khumpai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khumpai is looking for a counter combo.
Khumpai keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khumpai.
Khumpai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cho is looking to score with low kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Khumpai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Khumpai looks for the body kick but Cho saw that one coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Khumpai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cho lands with a straight right. Khumpai didn't see that one coming.
Cho keeps the fight on the outside.
Khumpai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cho.
Steve Cho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Khumpai closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cho counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
Khumpai tries to clinch but Cho moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cho.
Cho darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Khumpai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Khumpai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Khumpai tries to clinch there but Cho circles away.
Pann Khumpai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cho throws a low kick but Khumpai avoids it.
Khumpai tries to clinch but Cho moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Cho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Khumpai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Cho throws a lazy uppercut
and Khumpai counters with a two punch combo.
Khumpai looks to land a combination but Cho avoids it well.
Cho scores with a crisp jab that stopped Khumpai in his tracks.
Khumpai throws a nice looking combination but Cho bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cho tries a quick counter leg kick but Khumpai is wise to it.
Khumpai moves to clinch but Cho breaks away
letting Cho counter with a right hand.
Cho misses with an uppercut
and Khumpai counters with a left and a right that stings Cho.
Cho bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Khumpai's head.
Cho throws a body shot but no joy.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cho lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cho.
Cho punishes Khumpai's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Cho throws a jab but it's blocked by Khumpai.
Khumpai appears to be looking for a big counter.
Khumpai tries to clinch up
enabling Cho to counter with a crisp jab.
Cho lunges at Khumpai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Khumpai's hand.
Cho throws a low kick but Khumpai moves out of range easily.
Cho throws a poor cross that misses
and Khumpai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Khumpai ducks right into an uppercut from Cho.
Cho avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Khumpai tries to clinch but Cho moves away
and Khumpai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Khumpai tries to clinch but Cho moves out of range. #CL#
Khumpai clinches.
Cho tries to break free but Khumpai pushes him back against the cage.
Khumpai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khumpai is trying to maintain a safe position but Cho gets an underhook and turns Khumpai into the cage.
Cho is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Khumpai breaks the clinch.
Cho tests Khumpai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Khumpai closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cho counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Khumpai wants to clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cho lands a jab.
Khumpai takes one to the chin there.
Khumpai tries to clinch but Cho is having none of it. #T4#
Khumpai doesn't manage to clinch there - Cho circles away.
A nice side step and Cho releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cho throws a lazy uppercut
and Khumpai counters with a nice body kick.
Cho digs a good hook to Khumpai's body.
Khumpai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cho swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Khumpai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cho is looking for the big counter here.
Khumpai tries to clinch but Cho moves away
and Cho counters with a left and a right that stings Khumpai.
Khumpai tries to bum rush Cho with a series of wild strikes but Cho uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cho stuns Khumpai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Khumpai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cho is looking for the big counter here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Cho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cho has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Cho!
During a confident post fight interview, Steve Cho thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WCF 22: Dirk vs Petrov
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1#
Jackson has his takedown stuffed
and Cho counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt
and Cho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cho stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cho wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrell Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson fails with the takedown
and Cho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
Jackson misses with a takedown
enabling Cho to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown but Cho manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jackson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson has his takedown stuffed
and Cho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cho swivels and escapes.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson shoots and misses
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cho is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Jackson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by Cho, which made it look bad.
Steve Cho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cho uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jackson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cho feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacksons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cho has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Cho throws a low kick but Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson attempts a counter takedown but Cho avoids it well and moves away.
Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cho counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cho counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cho throws a combination. Jackson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cho displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cho stuffs the takedown.
No joy there for Cho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt
and Cho counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Cho scores with a one two! Jackson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cho counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Cho.
Cho throws a counter combo.
Cho shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jackson eats them both and turns towards Cho to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jackson takes one to the chin there.
A left and a right from Cho both land. Nice combination.
Jackson fails to land the takedown.#T3#
Jackson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cho scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cho's waist but Cho gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Cho circles away easily
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackson with a poor takedown
and Cho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A punch combination from Cho misses.
Jackson misses with a takedown
and Cho counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tyrell Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cho connects with the punch.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cho fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
No joy there for Cho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A quick step to the side and Jackson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson tries to clinch up
and Cho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson wants to clinch but Cho slips to the side
and Cho counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Cho tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cho manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Jackson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jackson lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cho looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Cho dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Jackson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt
and Cho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cho connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jackson's hands.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
Cho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown but Cho manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jackson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrell Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cho stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cho wants it to stay on the feet.
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cho pinned against the cage. Cho gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jackson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Cho to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Cho jabs at Jackson's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cho lands a really nice looking cross but Jackson seems unphased.
Jackson with a poor takedown
and Cho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A punch combination from Cho misses.
Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cho counters with a right hand to the body.
Cho fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jackson on the side of the head.
Jackson has his takedown stuffed
and Cho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cho lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cho scores with a sloppy right hand. Jackson should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson ducks right into an uppercut from Cho.
Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cho counters with a three punch combo that has Jackson backing up. Jackson nods at Cho to acknowledge the strikes.
Cho looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well. #T2#
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Cho.
Cho cracks Jackson with a good jab.
Jackson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL#
Jackson drives through and clinches with Cho against the cage.
Jackson looking for a takedown.
Cho has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jackson as Cho tries to tie him up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jackson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Jackson looking for a takedown. #T3#
Cho stops a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Jackson has Cho pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cho manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson prevents Cho from breaking the clinch.
Jackson lands with a left to the head.
Cho blocking some punches.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Cho is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson has Cho pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cho manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cho wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Cho prevents the takedown attempt.
Cho can't break the clinch.
#T4#
Jackson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cho gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A frustrated look appears on Cho's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jackson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jackson trying to control the position but instead, Cho has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jackson into the cage.
Cho is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jackson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cho pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Cho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cho is working the combinations to good effect here.
Cho lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Cho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL#
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Cho is trying to push Jackson away but Jackson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cho gets underhooks to prevent Jackson's takedown attempt.
Cho gets underhooks to prevent Jackson's takedown attempt.
Jackson is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrell Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cho has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Jackson tries to score a body lock takedown but Cho shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cho is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Cho wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson goes for a takedown attempt but Cho pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tyrell Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cho finds it's way round the side to connect with Jackson's head. #T1##TD#
Jackson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cho!
Cho can't do much from the bottom here.
Cho is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Cho's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Steve Cho is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Cho is looking for a sweep.
Cho wants to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cho can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cho is trying to escape the position but Jackson is controlling the position.
Jackson in side control, throwing shots but Cho defends.
Jackson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cho sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jackson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Jackson throwing strikes but Cho manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #T3#
Cho trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Tyrell Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SU2#
Cho has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jackson fails with the takedown
and Cho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cho tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cho to the ground. Cho escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Cho counter with a right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Cho. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cho.
Cho changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson dives in and grabs Cho's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cho pushes down on Jackson's head and hops out.
Jackson fails with the takedown
and Cho counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cho's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cho duly obliges.
Jackson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson has his takedown stuffed
and Cho counters with a right hand to the body.
Jackson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Cho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cho winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Cho!
During a confident post fight interview, Steve Cho thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
WCF 20: Scott vs Rua
Date: May 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Cho throws a series of punches but Khumpai avoids them all with ease.
Khumpai tries to clinch there but Cho circles away.
Cho looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Khumpai throws a body kick that misses
and Cho counters with a stiff right hand.
Cho sizes up Khumpai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Khumpai tries to clinch but Cho is having none of it.
Sloppy strikes from Cho. Those never looked like landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Khumpai misses the target.
Cho connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cho lands a jab to Khumpai's midsection.
Cho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khumpai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khumpai tries to close the distance and clinch but Cho swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Khumpai backs off Cho throws a huge counter combo but Khumpai manages to avoid it all.
Khumpai scores with a spinning back kick!#T1#
Khumpai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cho unleashes a big counter combination but Khumpai bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cho throws a left and a right that both miss
and Khumpai counters with a nice body kick.
Cho avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cho throws a hook to the side of Khumpai's head but Khumpai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cho catches Khumpai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Khumpai moves in looking to clinch but Cho pushes him off.
Khumpai moves in looking to clinch but Cho pushes him off.
It seemed like Cho was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cho goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL#
Khumpai has closed the distance and engaged Cho in a clinch.
#T2#
Khumpai lands a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Steve Cho has been cut.
Cho wants to get back to striking at distance but Khumpai won't allow it.
Khumpai throws a head punch that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Cho's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Khumpai avoiding damage.
#BC#
Khumpai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Khumpai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Khumpai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Khumpai tries to bum rush Cho with a series of wild strikes but Cho uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cho circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T3#
Khumpai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cho swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cho fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Khumpai throws a big counter combination but Cho scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cho misses with an uppercut.
We've been told by Khumpai's head coaches at Finch Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Khumpai tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cho counters with a left and a right that stings Khumpai.
Khumpai is looking to clinch but Cho is avoiding it.
Khumpai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cho throws out the jab.
Khumpai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cho keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Khumpai blocks a jab.#T4#
Khumpai tries to close the distance and clinch but Cho swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cho throws a counter combo.
Khumpai slips a straight right by Cho.#CL#
Khumpai forces Cho back against the cage and clinches.
Khumpai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cho avoids it.
Khumpai throws a head punch that misses.
Khumpai tries a body shot but Cho blocks it.
Khumpai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cho tries to break free but Khumpai pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Khumpai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khumpai closes the distance but Cho moves to the side
and Cho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Cho dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Cho's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Khumpai tries to move into range but Cho moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Khumpai tries to land a front kick but Cho steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pann Khumpai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khumpai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
Khumpai clinches with his opponent.
Cho blocks a body shot from Khumpai.
Cho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cho is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Khumpai misses with a knee to the head.
Cho looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khumpai tries to land knees in the clinch but Cho avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Khumpai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cho misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Cho ducks under a wild hook from Khumpai.
Cho looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cho throws a leg kick but Khumpai moved away.
Khumpai is looking for a counter combo.
Khumpai is looking to clinch but Cho is avoiding it.
As Khumpai backs off Cho throws a huge counter combo but Khumpai manages to avoid it all.
Cho keeps the fight on the outside.
Cho looks to land a combination but Khumpai avoids it well.
Khumpai is looking to clinch but Cho is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cho! But no joy.
Khumpai wants to clinch.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL#
Khumpai clinches with his opponent.
Khumpai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cho's elbow. #BC#
Khumpai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cho swats away the attempt to clinch by Khumpai.
Steve Cho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Khumpai wants to clinch but Cho slips to the side
and Cho makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Khumpai moves in looking to clinch but Cho pushes him off.
Cho looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Cho fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Khumpai rushes Cho and presses him up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Khumpai.
Cho prevents a body shot from Khumpai.
Cho can't break the clinch.
Cho prevents a body shot from Khumpai.
Khumpai is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Khumpai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Khumpai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Khumpai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cho fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Khumpai is out of range.
Khumpai misses with the combination.
Cho looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cho getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL#
Khumpai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cho wants to get back to striking at distance but Khumpai won't allow it.
Khumpai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khumpai tries to work over Cho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pann Khumpai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Steve Cho's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Khumpai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cho looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Khumpai wants to clinch
and Cho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Khumpai clinches up against the cage.
Khumpai lands a knee to the body.
Khumpai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khumpai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cho tries to break free but Khumpai pushes him back against the cage.
Khumpai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Khumpai can't find room to land a body shot as Cho controls the action.
#T1#
Khumpai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cho wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right from Khumpai. #BC#
Khumpai manages to break the clinch.
Khumpai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cho counters with a one-two to the body.
Cho misses with a looping left.
Cho throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Khumpai counters with a three punch combo that has Cho backing up. Cho nods at Khumpai to acknowledge the strikes.
Khumpai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cho swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cho lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Khumpai circles away quickly and effectively.
Cho throws a hook but Khumpai blocks it.#T2#
Khumpai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cho. Khumpai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khumpai doesn't manage to clinch there - Cho circles away.
Khumpai looks to clinch
enabling Cho to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cho swats away the attempt to clinch by Khumpai.
Cho lands a nice shot that snaps Khumpai's head back.
A jab lands there for Cho.
Pann Khumpai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cho avoids the body shot from Khumpai.
Cho unleashes a big counter combination but Khumpai bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3#
Khumpai moves in looking to clinch but Cho pushes him off.
Khumpai tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cho throws a head kick but Khumpai moves out of range.
Khumpai gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cho counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Khumpai forces Cho back against the cage and clinches.
Cho prevents a body shot from Khumpai. #BC#
Khumpai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Khumpai drives through and clinches with Cho against the cage.
Khumpai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
Cho is trying to break the clinch but Khumpai is controlling him.
Khumpai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cho's elbow.
Khumpai misses with a punch to the body.
Cho tries to circle away but Khumpai has him pinned against the cage.
Khumpai taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
Khumpai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khumpai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Khumpai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cho looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cho throws a good cross that connects.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Steve Cho.
I think Cho has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
WCF 18: Dudayev vs Zwirn
Date: Apr 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Hajime tries to land a body kick
and Cho counters with a series of strikes. Hajime will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice shot lands for Cho.
Hajime tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cho counters with a nice uppercut.
Cho thuds a left hand into Hajime's body.
Cho cracks Hajime with an open hand slap.
Cho circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cho counters with a left and a right that stings Hajime.
Hajime throws a head kick that misses.
Cho looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cho looks to land a combination but Hajime avoids it well. #T1#
Hajime tries to clinch there but Cho circles away.
Cho is looking for the big counter here.
Cho circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cho counters with a straight right hand.
Hajime tries to clinch up
and Cho counters with a straight right hand.
Hajime has his takedown stuffed
and Cho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ippo Hajime seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hajime shoots in for a takedown but Cho shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hajime misses with a takedown
and Cho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ippo Hajime. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Cho connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cho circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Cho. Those never looked like landing.
Hajime seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hajime takes one to the chin there.
Hajime lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hajime misses with a leg kick
and Cho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hajime tries for a takedown but Cho circles away easily
and Cho counters with a two punch combo.
Cho is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hajime had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T3#
Cho clobbers Hajime with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hajime takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Steve Cho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab lands there for Cho.
Hajime shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cho counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hajime is breathing heavily.
Hajime misses with a body punch
and Cho counters with a stiff right hand.
Cho might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hajime takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cho shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hajime eats them both and turns towards Cho to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cho displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hajime fails with the takedown
and Cho counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hajime thinking. #T4#
Cho lands a jab to the head.
Cho connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cho cracks Hajime with a good jab.
Hajime tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cho sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hajime somewhat.
Cho fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cho goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Cho dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Cho looks to land a combination. Hajime sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cho is working the combinations to good effect here.
Cho cracks Hajime with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hajime looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hajime fails with the takedown
and Cho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cho lands with a shot to the body.
Hajime has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cho lands a glancing blow to the side of Hajime's head.
Hajime with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hajime takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cho lands a jab-cross combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cho cracks a nice hook into Hajime's ribs.#T1#
Hajime doesn't manage to clinch there - Cho circles away.
Hajime is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cho sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ippo Hajime. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hajime takes one to the side of the head.
Hajime throws a wild body kick that Cho sees coming a mile off.
Cho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cho slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ippo Hajime is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hajime shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cho makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Steve Cho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice jab there from Cho.
Cho lands a two punch combo.
#ROC2#
Hajime is rocked!
Hajime seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Cho shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Hajime is backing up but Cho catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Hajime covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Cho Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Cho!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Cho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cho lands a jab-cross combination.
Aurelius shoots in for a takedown but Cho shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Aurelius bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aurelius in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The strikes coming from Aurelius are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB2#
Aurelius is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cho knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cho is working to avoid the ground and pound but Aurelius connects with a decent elbow. #SU2#
Aurelius stands up and beckons Cho to his feet. #T1##TD2#
Aurelius throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cho was covering up waiting for the punch and Aurelius finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Aurelius is standing up over Cho. Cho looks to escape but Aurelius dives into side control.
#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cho dodges the ground and pound from Aurelius.
Aurelius throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Cho is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Aurelius has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Cho takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Aurelius throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SU2#
Aurelius stands up and beckons Cho to his feet. #T2##TD2#
Aurelius gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Cho bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aurelius with a poor takedown
and Cho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cho lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Aurelius backs up against the cage.
Aurelius shoots for a double leg takedown but Cho sprawls well. He's pushed Aurelius's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Steve Cho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Aurelius.
Cho works the jab nicely.
Steve Cho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aurelius misses with a hook
enabling Cho to counter with a crisp jab.
A left lands for Cho.#TD2#
Aurelius shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cho napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Aurelius looks winded!#T3#
Cho managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Aurelius.
Aurelius trying to control the position but Cho is working away.
Cho managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Aurelius.
Cho tries to escape but Aurelius is in control.
Aurelius working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB2#
Aurelius tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cho parries the strikes from Aurelius easily there. Aurelius is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cho to escape.
Aurelius has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aurelius trying to control the action but Cho is working from the bottom.
Aurelius looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Cho is avoiding damage well.
Cho tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Aurelius throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Cho wants to get back to his feet.
Cho is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Cho squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Steve Cho will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Cho throws a series of punches but Aurelius moves out of range.
Aurelius looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD2#
Aurelius gets a double leg takedown into Cho's guard.
Cho not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aurelius accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cho is looking to stand back up but Aurelius counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Cho.
Aurelius seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cho does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cho knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aurelius on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aurelius not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cho is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Aurelius scores with a couple of nice shots.
Still in half guard, Aurelius seems content to control.#T1#
Aurelius thows a huge punch but Cho dodges it nicely.
Cho regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Aurelius.
Aurelius throwing strikes but missing.
Marcus Aurelius has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aurelius sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cho's guard.
Aurelius throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cho avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aurelius.
Cho is staying active underneath Aurelius, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Aurelius not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Aurelius not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Aurelius sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cho defending well though. #SUB2#
Aurelius is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Aurelius is keen to just control but Cho is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cho pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Aurelius back to the cage. Cho follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cho scores with a jab to the head.
#CL2#
Aurelius closes the distance and clinches.
Cho is pressed up against the cage. Aurelius has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cho down to the mat. Cho avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T3#
Left hook, right uppercut from Cho.
Aurelius fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cho keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Steve Cho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Aurelius.
Cho lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cho defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aurelius.
Cho lands a nice shot to the body.
Aurelius tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cho sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aurelius somewhat.
Steve Cho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Cho defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aurelius.
Cho half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cho lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Aurelius takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aurelius can do to turn this around?
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aurelius.
It looked like Cho wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aurelius has his takedown stuffed
enabling Cho to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Cho dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Aurelius blocks a head kick by Cho.
Aurelius shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cho counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cho sizes up Aurelius with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Steve Cho is winning the standup battle so far.
Aurelius misses with a straight right.
Aurelius changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cho tries to avoid it but Aurelius manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cho to the ground. Cho escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Cho on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Aurelius darts in trying to clinch
and Cho counters with a straight right hand.
Aurelius takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cho throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
A jab from Cho does it's job there.#TD2#
Aurelius looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cho!
Sloppy strikes there by Aurelius.
Aurelius throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Cho tries to buck Aurelius off but Aurelius is having none of it.
Cho wants to get back to his feet but Aurelius drags him back down.
Cho struggling a bit here.
Aurelius working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Aurelius lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cho down.
Steve Cho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Aurelius is working Cho over with some ground and pound from side control.
The ground and pound from Aurelius seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #ES#
Cho sneaks out the side door and pushes Aurelius away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aurelius throws a head kick that misses.
Cho is looking to counter punch.
Aurelius shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cho as he jumps to the side.
Steve Cho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Aurelius.
Aurelius falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cho counters with a straight right hand.
Cho catches Aurelius with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3#
Aurelius tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aurelius on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cho misses with a double jab.
Aurelius shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aurelius walks into a jab.
Cho is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cho fails to land with a series of punches.
Cho wants to land a leg kick but Aurelius is out of range.
Cho throws a nice looking combination but Aurelius bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cho lands a right hook to the body.
#T4#
Aurelius fails with the takedown.
Aurelius takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cho jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aurelius.
Aurelius has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Aurelius pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marcus Aurelius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cho connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Cho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cho, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Cho!
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